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Monday	10 am – 5 pm
Tuesday	10 am – 5 pm
Wednesday	10 am – 5 pm
Thursday	10 am – 9 pm
Friday	10 am – 5 pm
Saturday	10 am – 5 pm
Sunday	10 am – 5 pm

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$26	Adult (19–64)
$23	Senior (65+)
$23	Student (19+ with student ID)
$13	Youth (6–18)
Half-price	Thursday evening (after 5 pm)
Free	Child (0–5)
Free	Indigenous people
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From Vancouver: The westbound 4, 14, 25, 33, R4, 44, 49, 84, 99 B-Line, and 480 buses arrive at UBC. Get off at the last stop and walk northwest. See detailed directions.

Once at UBC Exchange, you can also transfer to the 68 Wesbrook Village bus instead of walking to MOA. Get off at NW Marine Dr at West Mall. Full transit information at the Translink website.

From Downtown Vancouver: Cross the Burrard or Granville Street bridges, and then head west on 4th Avenue, Broadway, 10th Avenue or 16th Avenue all the way to UBC.

From YVR Airport: Exit the Arthur Laing Bridge and head west onto Southwest Marine Drive, and follow this road to UBC.

Once at UBC, watch for signs guiding you to MOA. Paid parking can be purchased by cash or credit card. An Evo parking lot is located a 7-minute walk south of MOA.

From downtown Vancouver: Cross the Burrard Street Bridge and exit to the right onto Cornwall Street. Follow to Point Grey Road until NW Marine Drive all the way to UBC.

Please note that this route involves a significant hill, and that Mobi bike shares do not have stations at UBC.

Map of MOA's surrounding area, showing bus stops.

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6393 NW Marine Drive, Vancouver

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6393 NW Marine Drive, Vancouver

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Museum of Anthropology at the
University of British Columbia

6393 NW Marine Drive
Vancouver, BC, Canada V6T 1Z2

Email • info@moa.ubc.ca

Phone • 604.827.5932

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Photo by Goh Iromoto.

Inside Artists + Communities

In MOA’s Drawers: Wixáritari Textiles

In MOA’s Drawers — these beautiful textiles feature vivid geometric designs and were made in the artistic tradition of the Wixáritari (or Huichol) people of western Mexico.

Theatrum Mundi: Masks + Masquerades in Mexico + the Andes

Excerpts from Theatrum Mundi: Masks + Masquerades in Mexico + the Andes with Former MOA Director, Anthony Alan Shelton.

Protecting Material + Cultural Heritage: Expert Interviews

This MOA video series features experts discussing earthquake science and technology and Indigenous knowledge and oral history about earthquakes, represented in MOA’s Northwest Coast collection.

Weaving the Future: A New Commission By William White

Learn about master weaver, Tsamiianbaan–William White of the Tsimshian Nation who visited MOA as an artist-in-residence at, where he started on his new commission to weave a Chilkat dance apron and pair of leggings.

National Indigenous History Month: Indigenous Perspectives

In honour of National Indigenous History Month, we’re sharing excerpts from the award-winning MOA publication, <Where the Power Is: Indigenous Perspectives on Northwest Coast Art, by Karen Duffek, Bill McLennan, and Jordan Wilson.

In MOA’s Drawers: Chinese Snuff Bottles

It’s all in the details. These pocket-size snuff bottles, found in MOA’s Multiversity galleries, are miniature works of art.

Indigenous Voices: Expanding MOA’s Multimedia Guide

In this MOA Story learn about the newest feature in MOA’s Multimedia Guide: Indigenous Voices, a special listening experience created with the intent to feature and amplify the voices of Indigenous community members, their perspectives on artistic, healing and museum practices.

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Exhibitions

VALUE

May 15 – October 19, 2025

VALUE

May 15 – October 19, 2025

Nuxalk Strong

February 21, 2025 – January 4, 2026

In a Different Light

Ongoing

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More Exhibitions

Events + Tours See all

Events + Tours

MOA Library Used Book Sale

Select dates from May 16 – 22

Culture Club at MOA: Ceramics for Spring

Sunday May 25 | 11 am – 2 pm

Indigenous Access + Engagement

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Kakaso’las—Ellen Neel Pole Returns to MOA

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In MOA’s Drawers: Wixáritari Textiles

Ask MOA: What Is This Wood Figure?

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